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New CJEU referral on interplay between bad faith and trade mark functionality

The IPKat

7(1)(e)(ii) Regulation No 207/2009 (signs which consist exclusively of the shape, which is necessary to obtain a technical result) in conjunction with Art. 7 [Absolute grounds] Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 and (b) the bad faith of the applicant on the day of filing, which are respectively the subject of Art.

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Hark! The Herald Trademarks Sing: A Holiday Trademark Extravaganza

LexBlog IP

MR. CHRISTMAS became a registered trademark for “Christmas Ornaments and Decorations of the Non-Electrical Type” way back in 1966 (Registration No. Together, There Are Many Trademarks We Can Register Kwanzaa celebrations involve seven principles symbolized by seven candles. It was cancelled in May 2009.

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Rapala Billboard Ad Collection for 2020

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Rapala’s “More Hits Than Google” Billboard Update (Photo Included) (2009). Yes, it’s actually a registered trademark. And, by the way, what is your all-time favorite from the annual Rapala line up that we’ve been covering for a dozen seasons now (minus 2019, given my move)? Good Bye Google, Hello Whudjagiddumon?

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Gema USA, Inc. Sues Former Employee for Alleged Patent & Trademark Infringement

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

according to their website, was formed by Monte McClung in 2009 after a 20 year Career at Gema. Gema sells a variety of powder guns and spray equipment in this district and throughout the United States. The Defendant, First in Finishing, Inc., First in Finishing, Inc.’s

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Clarifying or Confusing the Quandary of Identical Marks: Renaissance Hotel Holdings Inc. v. Vijaya Sai and Others

SpicyIP

Vijaya Sai and Others seems to have missed an opportunity to provide clarity on this question in a trademark infringement case hinged around Section 29(2) and (3). The appellant is the proprietor of the registered trademark “RENAISSANCE” for hotels, restaurants, bars, etc, and for the goods commonly found in its hotels.

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The Law Of Trademark In India: Infringement And Remedies

IP and Legal Filings

Certain conditions are not deemed trademark infringement under Section 30 of the Trademark Act. If someone has a licence from the registered trademark owner, it is not considered an infringement because the licence is granted under an assignment agreement. Unauthorised Use Of Trademark. Registered Trademark.

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The Law Of Trademark In India Act 1999: Infringement And Remedies

IP and Legal Filings

Certain conditions are not deemed trademark infringement under Section 30 of the Trademark Act. If someone has a licence from the registered trademark owner, it is not considered an infringement because the licence is granted under an assignment agreement. Unauthorised Use Of Trademark. Registered Trademark.